Thanksgiving with Louisa May Alcott
Louisa May Alcott’s “An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving” is a charming holiday tale of family, food, and unexpected mishaps, inspired by the spirit of nineteenth-century New England.
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Rough Draft November: Week Two
It’s time for Rough Draft November Week Two! But regardless of where you are in your word count journey, don’t forget to have fun. Time away from the desk, and having fun, offers a chance for writers to recharge and refill their creative well.
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A Different Kind of Rough Draft November
Rough Draft November has started! And as I begin an almost-new draft, I wanted to share my list of self care ideas to help me get to The End.
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A Little Halloween Magic in a Small Virginia Town
Discover the magic of a small-town Virginia haunted trail and why Halloween traditions, ghost stories, and autumn adventures aren’t just for kids.
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Beautifully Macabre Halloween Movies
Not all Halloween movies need jump scares to be haunting. From crumbling mansions and tragic ghosts to dark fairy tales and unforgettable romances, these beautifully macabre Gothic films are the ones I return to every October.
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Fall for Ember Days
The Fall Ember days have arrived so it’s time to reread The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, make a list of fall field trips, and make a September Pie.
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At the Turning of the Year
The Autumn Equinox marks a fleeting moment of balance between light and darkness. Today’s post is a reflection on autumn, letting go, gathering in, creative rest, and following the changing season home.
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The Tide Keeps Its Own Time
Along Bohicket Creek in the South Carolina Low Country, the changing tides offer a quiet reminder that not everything follows our schedules.
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A Little Nutting Day Feast
Celebrate the old September tradition of Nutting Day with a cozy Apple Hazelnut Cake and a look at the seasonal folklore surrounding hazelnuts, apples, and the beginning of autumn.
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In Praise of the Cotton Sundress
A love letter to the cotton sundress—cool, comfortable, washable, and perfect for hot September days in South Carolina.
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September in the Low Country
A September visit to the South Carolina Lowcountry, where tidal creeks, live oaks, fresh-caught shrimp, and changing light offer the first quiet hints of fall.
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Team Movie vs. Team Book
Is the book always better than the movie? Usually, but not always. With Practical Magic 2 arriving in theaters, I’m looking at why some movie adaptations become even more beloved than the books that inspired them.
